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Summer Magazine - Coming in June!



​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Summer Learning​ Program

​Theme: Unearth a Story

June 1 - August 9, 2026

Summer reading promotes literacy:
  • ​Early Literacy Program - preparing children for success by developing early language skills
  • Children's Program - helping young children build reading and language skills.
  • ​Teen Program - motivating teens to read and discuss literature.​
  • Adult Program - encouraging adults to experience the joy of reading.​​

The 2026 Summer Learning Program will feature imaginative and entertaining library events centered around art, science and culture. ​


  • Register: Summer Learning Program
    Log your reading and learning in the Beanstack site/app. Once you reach your goal, visit your local library to pick up your summer reward pack!
  • Summer Magazine
    Find a summer’s worth of events for all ages listed by location.

Program Highlights​​

Children's BookFest​
Summer Learning Program's kickoff was May 31 at West Regional Library​ - view photos​

The Crayon Initiative
Bring your old crayons to any local BCL library branch. At the end of the summer we will donate the crayons and they will be turned into brand new crayons for kids in the hospital via The Crayon Initiative​.

Make a Tiny Masterpiece
Beginning June 1, stop by your local branch and pick up a 4"x4" canvas and easel to create your own tiny art. Bring it back to the branch when you are finished and it will be included in art exhibits throughout BCL locations. (​While supplies last.)

Free Book​
Register for a summer learning challenge and then go to a local BCL location to pick up a free book. ​​​​



The 2025 Summer Learning Program is presented by the Broward Public Library Foundation, Florida Power & Light Company and JM Family Enterprises. Additional sponsorship is provided by Charles F. & Esther M. Frye Foundation, The Friends of Broward County Library, Community Foundation of Broward, Florida Blue Foundation, Florida Virtual School, Children's Services Council of Broward, and the local chapters of the Friends of Broward County.



Media: Broward County Library Presents Free Summer Learning Program​, 05/02/2025​


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